Kitchen Kriminal March 26, 2010

Thanks to Jeanette & Jeffery for hosting Kitchen Kriminal
Can't wait for the tomato jarring party!

Roasted Zucchini Tart
Sundried Tomato Pesto & Blue Cheese

Roasted Tilapia
Polenta Square & Balsamic Tomatoes

Mushroom Risotto
Roasted Shrimp, Chive Truffle Sauce

Fennel Pie
Spring Greens & Orange Vinaigrette

Seared Salmon
Caramelized Red Onions,
Ragout of Asparagus, Bacon & Spinach & Potato Puree

Strawberry Clafoutis

Molasses Carmel & Whipped Cream

Kitchen Kriminal February 13, 2010

Happy Birthday Marilyn!
What a wonderful group and thanks for hosting Robin!

Smoked Salmon Tart
Lemon Vinaigrette, Baby Romaine

Fennel Pie
Orange & Chive Sauce

Chili & Garlic Roasted Tilapia
Roasted Butternut Squash, Melted Leeks & Truffle Oil

Eggplant Crisp
Melted Mozzarella Cheese, Roasted Pepper Puree
Kalamata Olive Sauce

Bacon Wrapped Tri-Tip
Creamed Spinach, Ragout of Portabella Mushrooms, Onions Smoked Paprika Potatoes

Pecan Bars
Chocolate Whipped Cream, Molasses Carmel Sauce & Crisp Candied Orange

Kitchen Kriminal December 19, 2009

Thank you Christina and Matt! Great Holiday Dinner with wonderful friends!

Pan Seared Crab Cake
Brown Sugar Caramelized Apple,
Brown Butter & Pine Nut Sauce

Roasted Salmon
Melt Leeks, Chive & Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce

Caramelized Onion Tart
Blue Cheese, Prosciutto & Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette

Garlic & Chili Sautéed Prawns
Piperade of Peppers, Broccoli & Baby Arugula

Braised Short Ribs
Truffle Twice Baked Potatoes, Creamed Spinach & Gremolata

Chocolate Cake
Ginger Cranberry Chutney, Candied Orange Zest
& Vic's Egg Nog Whipped Cream

Kitchen Kriminal November 28th, 2009

Happy Birthday Mary Ellen & Thanks to the Halls for Hosting!

Spiced Butternut Squash Bisque
Apple & Butternut Squash Salad, Coriander Froth

Peasant Pie
Braised Leeks, Gouda Cheese with Lemon & Parsley Vinaigrette

Seared Crab Cake
Shaved Mixed Heirloom Baby Carrots
Coconut & Cilantro Vinaigrette

Chili & Smoked Paprika Roasted Shrimp
Caramelized Onions, Saffron Roasted Potatoes, Wilted Mizuna, Saffron Garlic Sauce

Garlic & Cardamom Seared Tri Tip
Cardamom Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Udon Noodle Cake, Sesame Soy Sauce

Chocolate Torte with Caramelized Banana
Spiced Chocolate Sauce & Whipped Cream Cheese Mousse

Kitchen Kriminal Dinner Nov. 14, 2009

Thank you Robin for hosting Kitchen Kriminal & bringing together a wonderful group of people!

Potato Bisque
Truffle & Shiitake Mushrooms - Croque Monsieur

Roasted Salmon
Braised Celery, Roasted Celery Root, Orange Sections

Sweet Potato & Caramelized Onion Tart
Arugula, Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Spicy Garlic Shrimp
White Beans, Slow Cooked Ham, Sun dried Tomatoes

Cranberry Glazed Pork Loin
Polenta Cake, Bacon Frisee Salad

Chocolate Cake
Italian Meringue, Passion Fruit Sauce

Thanks Cindy and Kevin for opening your home to Kitchen Kriminal

&
Thanks Sacha for getting such a wonderful group of people together.
Happy Birthday!

Crab Cake
Ginger Cranberry Chutney, Orange Sections & Tarragon

Leek & Mushroom Pie
Saffron & Toasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Pan Seared Salmon Pave
Confit of Celery, Sauce Soubise, Truffle Brown Butter

Paprika Braised Rabbit
Sautéed Gnocchi, Roasted Red Pepper Puree
Baby Arugula & Prosciutto

Braised Short Ribs
Brussel Sprouts & Bacon Ragout, Roasted Parsnips
Garlic Mustard Sauce

Many Moons Cheese Platter

Spiced Brown Butter Apple Cake
Candied Pecans, Sour Cherries & Ginger Compote
Whipped Cream

Kitchen Kriminal July 31, 2009

Thanks to Joy and Eric for hosting a great dinner with wonderful friends!

Smoked Salmon
Shaved Fennel & Arugula Salad, Orange Sections, Couscous Cake

Summer Tart
Roasted Summer Squash, Roasted Red Onions

Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken
Warm Frisse Salad, Candied Walnuts, Basil Kalamata Vinaigrette

Cardamom Roasted Shrimp
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Cilantro and Butter Beans
with Garlic Red Pepper Puree

Balsamic Braised Short Ribs
Roasted Yellow Corn, Portobella Mushroom and Truffle Ragout, Crisp Bacon, Sauce Soubise

Roasted Peach Crisp
Italian Meringue

July 17th 2009 Kitchen Kriminal Dinner

Thanks Kelly and Steve for hosting. We had a wonderful time! What a wonderful group of friends.

Iceberg Lettuce Wedge
Crisp Pancetta, Sliced Radish, Olive Oil & Russian Dressing

Roasted Sole
Shaved Asparagus, Smashed Potato

Seared Prawns
Braised Fennel, Kalamata Olives, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Piparade Chicken Breast
Bacon Lardon with Stewed Peppers & Basil

Roasted Sundried Tomato New York Steak
Basil Purée, Arugula & Balsamic Roasted Red Onions

Strawberry Soup
Strawberry & Candied Ginger Salad, French Meringue